‘Someone’ got some very dark oil-based stain on a very white wall. Nothing too serious, (tell that to the HO; right.) but it needs to be fixed. My guys were putting it on a floor. There are a few little splatters here and there, but where they really screwed it up was along the stairs. There are some runs, etc…
Anyway, what is the best solution to my little problem here? Or is it not a ‘little’ problem?
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People are entitled to their own opinions; People are not entitled to their own truth.
Jacob
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If it's dark stain on white walls I'd hit it with some Kilz first and then the regular paint over the Kilz.
Doug
Zinsser BIN primer to block stain... repaint or have it done. Spot repair may or may not match depending on original paint condition. Keep fingers crossed!
PJ
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.
Actually, there was only the first coat (new house). HO thought it was the last coat, though... Silly. So, put kilz or BIN on, and then paint over? And since everything else still needs a second coat, it should all match? Sounds like a plan-------------------------------
People are entitled to their own opinions; People are not entitled to their own truth.Jacob
Ahhhh, cake and pie then. I like BIN cuz it dries fast and sandable...pigmented shellac...you know, bug poo ;-)PJ
Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end.
If it's just stain without sealer in or on it you can clean most of it off with paint-thiner on a clean ragg and then paint over it.
busta
Lightly sand before you do anything. Otherwise the added thickness (where the runs are) or difference in sheen can show through.
Zinsser also sells a shellac-base primer/sealer in a spray can. Very convenient and disappears easily under a coat of paint.
Whenever I have the slightest doubt about a stain (crayon, marker, knot, etc) bleeding throught, I use their shellac-based primer.
-Don